1 hour ago Call of the Wilde: Canadiens earn point in playoff push, fall to Islanders in OT

The Montreal Canadiens had their winning streak snapped on Thursday night in Long Island, falling to the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime.

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2 h. ago NEQSOL Holding Reinforces Commitment to Regulatory Compliance at Atlantic Council Event on Economic Warfare and Sanctions

AMSTERDAM, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEQSOL Holding – a global group of companies serving over 25 million customers in 11 countries and the largest investor in Ukraine – reaffirmed its commitment to compliance with international regulations during its participation in an Atlantic Council event titled, The Age of Economic Warfare: Behind US Sanctions […]

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2 h. ago Franco Terrazzano: Canadians needs tax cuts, not retaliatory tariffs

Knee-jerk retaliatory tariffs will likely have little effect other than causing Canadians more pain

Economics

6 h. ago Europe Is Short of Gunpowder and TNT When It Needs Them Most

Ammunition manufacturers are working to secure supplies of chemicals and cotton as they prepare for a massive increase in demand for explosives and propellants.

Economics

9 h. ago Europe makes plan for peacekeeping force in Ukraine if U.S. ceasefire efforts work out

The peacekeeping force would be lead by Britain and France — a 'coalition of the willing,' U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it

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11 h. ago BC Greens push back on ‘vague wording’ in NDP emergency powers bill

British Columbia's Green Party says the NDP government needs to "explain why" its proposal for broad-reaching emergency cabinet powers is needed before its two members support the legislation.

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14 h. ago In Calgary courts: Manslaughter suspect was never asked to commit violence by undercover officer posing as criminal, court told

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 17-21, 2025

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14 h. ago Allies Say US Retreating From Push to Enforce Russia Sanctions

European officials say the Trump administration has pared back its engagement with efforts to enforce sanctions on Russia as the US pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine.

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15 h. ago Francis enjoys solid start, Santander drives in 3 as Blue Jays beat Rays

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Bowden Francis earned a win with by far his best outing this spring, Anthony Santander drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Thursday. Francis, who entered the game with a 9.00 ERA, pitched 4 1/3 innings of no-hit ball until giving up a […]

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15 h. ago Starmer Shifts to Air Support for Ukraine as Troop Hopes Dwindle

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is focusing a post-war European military guarantee for Ukraine on air and sea support, moving away from his previous priority of securing troops on the ground to enforce any peace deal with Russia.

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16 h. ago France preps ‘survival’ guide to help citizens in case of invasion, nuclear war

The manual will also list ways to participate in defending the community, such a volunteering for reserve units and joining firefighting groups.

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16 h. ago Georgia’s legal system is poised for an overhaul after a multiyear push

ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s measure to limit lawsuits in Georgia received House approval Thursday, poising the state’s litigation landscape for a controversial overhaul after a lengthy lobbying campaign. Supporters of the bill say it will stop “frivolous” suits that have damaged business owners, and limit large financial awards from juries. Opponents say […]

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17 h. ago Ottawa police investigating report of gunshots in Little Italy

Officers responded to the Beech Street area around 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

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17 h. ago Violences sexuelles sur 299 victimes en France: un chirurgien pédocriminel reconnaît sa culpabilité

L'ex-chirurgien Joël Le Scouarnec, jugé pour viols et agressions sexuelles sur 299 victimes, a reconnu pour la première fois jeudi sa culpabilité.

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17 h. ago Ceasefire talks put Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia on the spotlight. What’s next for the nuclear power plant

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement. Briefing the media later, Zelenskyy said the discussion with Trump had focused specifically on […]

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18 h. ago Feds commit $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the funding on Thursday in Edmonton.

Economics

20 h. ago L’enquête sur SAAQclic entachée avant même de commencer: quel gâchis!

François Legault a eu raison d’instituer une commission d’enquête formelle sur le cafouillage entourant SAAQclic.

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20 h. ago Laïcité 2.0: Québec continue de financer les écoles confessionnelles

François Legault et Bernard Drainville avaient une occasion en or de réaffirmer la laïcité et de remettre de l’ordre dans nos écoles.

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21 h. ago France and Italy Stall EU Push to Commit Ammunition for Ukraine

An effort by European Union leaders to deliver €5 billion ($5.4 billion) to secure ammunition for Ukraine this year was held up by France and Italy, European diplomats said, another sign of the challenges the bloc faces in replacing US support for Kyiv.

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23 h. ago 10 ans de prison requis contre l’écrivain Boualem Sansal en Algérie

L’écrivain franco-algérien, emprisonné depuis le 16 novembre, est accusé d’atteinte à l’intégrité territoriale du pays.

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